Gullah Gullah Island

James tries to figure out just how many different games there are to play, and Natalie promises him a big prize if he can puzzle it out.

Shaina is excited and nervous about meeting a boy named Corey who just moved to Gullah Gullah Island. Vanessa reluctantly joins James when he goes crabbing and they meet three new friends who help them.

Natalie has a bad head cold, so the whole family pitches in to take care of her. Things go awry when Binyah Binyah Polliwog, in search of flowers for Natalie, pulls all of the plants out of her garden.

Shaina excited about her first trip to the dentist and gets tips on what to expect from James and Vanessa. Meanwhile, Ron encourages the neighborhood kids to take care of themselves by excercising.

Hosts Ron and Natalie Daise, a warm and loving African-American couple who live on a Sea Island off the coast of South Carolina, open their home to pre-schoolers and their caregivers with a rich mix of song, games, stories, danc

Jessica has a new baby sister, but she's not happy about all the attention the baby gets at her expense. Ron helps Jessica realize that she has an important new role in her family.

Everybody's got "dance fever" except for Jessica. She doesn't think she can dance and is afraid everyone will laugh at her. James and friends show Jessica how to "get her groove on" and join the fun.

Everyone shares their favorite things. James operates a drawbridge, Vanessa visits a chocolate factory, Abuelo shows off his inventions and Shaina leads a marching band.

Rhythm is explored from many different angles as Simeon plays his drums, Vanessa and Ron do a Rhythmic nursery rhyme, Shaina visits a music class and everyone plays games that have a beat.

When the kids complain about too many rules, Ron, Natalie, and Armando's mother, Juana, decide they should see what life would be like if there weren't any rules at all.

Spring is burstin' out all over Gullah Gullah Island! Ron and Simeon pick daffodils, James goes on a nature walk with Ranger Mike , Shaina and Binyah Binyah Polliwog make a mypole, and everyone gathers for a game of baseball.

James is miffed when he thinks his new friend, Greg, likes everyone else better than him. James even accuses Greg of trying to steal his Dad.

All the kids are excited about sleeping under the stars at Camp Gullah, except Shaina. She's afraid of monsters, ghosts and goblins. James says he's not afraid of anything except, of course, spiders.

It's night time and Miss Natalie can't fall asleep. One by one the whole family wakes up and together they explore what goes on at night.

Vanessa brings her class' rabbitt home for the weekend and he escapes from his cage. But, never fear, James, Bryan and Binyah Binyah Pooliwog a.k.a The Lost and Found Detective Agency are on the case!

Natalie's rendition of "The Three Billy Goats Gruff" story inspires the kids to put on a play. One problem -- Binyah Binyah Polliwog is cast as the troll, but he doesn't know how to be mean.

Everyone's participating in the local Talent Show, except Vanessa, who'd rather raise money to buy a new bicycle. Vanessa's friends and neighbors show a true talent for friendship by taking up a collection for her new bicycle.

Grandma pays a visit and brings everyone gifts from her travels around the world. It takes Binyah Binhyah Polliwog a little time to get used to Grandma, but she evenutally wins him over with her warmth.

Simeon gets his first haircut. James and his friends make fake beards while the girls hold a hairstyle fashion show. Natalie helps her realize that it's our differences that make us all special.

Natalie's created a doll sculpture, but she's nervous about showing it to everyone. Vanessa misses her parents. Marisol is too shy to approach a boy she has a crush on.

As Gullah Gullah Island celebrates "Nature Day" the Daise family and friends learn different ways to take care of the planet. James, Ron and Vanessa sing about recycling.

Natalie and Shaina have a tea party with Shaina's imaginary friend Miss Ella Mae Breadsticks. James and Vanessa meet driftwood artist, Everett Mayo, on the beach and he shows them how to make their own works of art.

Shaina's excited about her fifth birthday, but her bubble bursts when her favorite clown, Sudsy gets too sick to show up. Shaina's family and friends rally to save the day with clowns, presents, games and ponies.